Chapter 22 Enzo #2
"Man of Carnage is given to those who killed for the club. And not just once, but enough to be drenched in the blood of our enemies," Nine said proudly, with his whole chest sticking out.
"Hasn't he killed for the club?" Enzo asked, pointing to Burger. He remembered the Lords being attacked by their rival bike club, and Akari mentioned how Burger could handle his own.
"I have, but it's more than just killing some idiots who've fucked with our club.
It's about carrying out missions and also bleeding for the club, risking life and limb to protect the club.
I don't doubt that I'll earn that badge of honor one day, but every man you see here wearing one fucking earned that shit," Burger said.
"I see," Enzo said with an appraising nod.
"My point in bringing that up is that even though we're outnumbered, we may not be out-skilled.
Your dad and uncle have been dealing with them in Chicago, and according to the intel we got from Wolf and Al, the triad has heavy hitters, but you can count them on one hand.
Li will give us trouble, but who we need to watch out for is his twin sister, Xiù. Leave that bitch to me," Dragon said.
"Mmm, I don't know about that, Dragon. A bad bitch like that, I don't know if your gay ass can appreciate that kind of woman," Jazz teased.
"Suck these nuts, Jazz," Dragon said, grabbing his crotch for emphasis, causing the other man to laugh.
"Your time in prison got you thirsty for some pussy?" Bulldozer asked Dragon, joining in on the joke to tease his fellow brother.
Dragon laughed and shook his head. "The only thing a slice of pussy can do for me is point me in the direction of a man's cunt."
Several of the gathered men laughed, which thawed the ice that had been a bit frozen between them.
A few of them even did the Lord's handshake in agreement.
Enzo took it all in; the banter between the Lords was more like family than his own outfit.
The Lords respected hierarchy, but their bond was deeper than rank-and-file loyalty, and he liked that.
"What you said makes sense," Enzo stated, getting the conversation back on topic. "I'll go after Li. Sergio and I should be able to handle him together. The rest of you focus on taking out their people. Leave none alive."
"Shit, I'm ready for this action. When do we do this?" Nine asked.
"Tonight, under the cover of darkness, we will strike," Enzo said.
"What about their surveillance?" Dragon asked.
"We've got something for that. Once we get close, this little device will block out all of their equipment that isn't on the same frequency as ours," Cenzo said and held up a little black box with a few buttons on it.
"Is that from Chelsey?" Burger asked.
Cenzo nodded. "Only the best. All of our shit is from her."
"Aren't you ever worried that she'll make the same thing for someone else, like your enemy, rendering your shit useless?" Dragon asked.
"If she were that incompetent, she'd be dead already. Making ineffective weapons is a betrayal," Enzo said.
"What if they have the same thing that will block out our comms?" Dragon asked. "Or if their device makes ours useless?"
"I like that you're a man who likes to be prepared for anything.
I respect that. That may very well be the case and that's why we still need to have a plan of action that doesn't rely on us being able to stay in communication during the takedown.
Also, we'll need stealth and speed on our side when we attack them just in case, like you said, they see us coming," Enzo said.
Dragon nodded then. "Smart. Okay, so tonight we attack."
"Until then, let's get something to eat," Bulldozer said. "I'm starving."
Enzo chuckled and nodded. Some discussion was had about where to get the food, and after going over the menu to jot down everyone's order, three men left in one of the SUVs to carry out the errand. Meanwhile, the others waited and talked as a way to break even more of the ice.
After the sun had set and their bellies were full, the men set into action.
During their free time, they devised plans on how to best approach Li's safe house, and now that nightfall was their best friend, they drove closer.
The Lords left their bikes behind and rode in the SUVs with Enzo's people.
They pulled up as close as they could and then moved in on foot, weapons hidden inside jackets and cuts until it was time to open fire.
They stopped before they reached the building and watched as four guards made their rounds.
Cenzo activated their signal-blocking device, which would disable the cameras, cell phones, and any other device not on their frequency using Wi-Fi for a city block.
"Sergio, you got them?" Enzo asked his bodyguard, who, like Jazz, had a sniper rifle. Jazz took position on the roof of a nearby building to give them cover. Sergio was beside Enzo because he never left the man's side.
Sergio peered at his targets through the scope of his gun. "I'm locked in on the two closest to the front door."
Every member was using the same comms they had when they took out the sex traffickers, and Jazz added his position. "Then I've got the other two moving towards the back."
"Do it," Enzo gave the command.
Sergio took the shot, and the first guy went down, his head snapping back with his brains splattering against the wall behind him.
The second guard had only a second to react before Sergio took him out as well—two bullets, one in the chest and the other in the throat.
Blood gushed from both wounds, which meant it was safe to bet that some of these guards didn't have bulletproof vests. Not like they did.
"Let's move out," Enzo said. "Avoid the cameras if you can."
Enzo ran toward the building, knowing he'd never be able to avoid all of the cameras, so speed would have to be their best offensive tactic.
His people and the Lords were right behind him, and before they could enter, bullets flew through the door, forcing them to take cover.
There were no windows in this warehouse, but there were three entrances, and they were waiting to break through one of them.
A sharp sound pierced Enzo's ear, forcing him to snatch his earbud out.
He looked over to see one of his men doing the same, which let him know that Li was prepared, just as Dragon had predicted.
Perhaps their devices were both effective and ineffective, helping and hurting.
He didn't know if all of the cameras had been taken out, but he suspected their comms were down, as the guards on the outside had no idea what hit them when they were killed.
It was good that he was prepared for any scenario.
He watched as Sergio placed charges on the thick steel door and took cover when the door was blasted off its hinges.
Bullets whizzed past them as they pressed themselves against the cement wall of the warehouse for protection.
"Cover me," Enzo said as he slipped inside while his people shot into the warehouse, causing the triad to dodge bullets. Some of the men got shot because they didn't move out of the way fast enough.
They did this method at all three entrances until they brought the fight inside.
Enzo saw some of his people being taken out by the triad, and he knew loss would be inevitable.
What mattered was achieving the goal. He poked his head out from behind the cement column he had taken safety behind and fired off several shots, taking down two more triad members.
Quickly, he ducked back behind the column as Li fired his way.
"You son of a fucking whore!" Li snapped as he stayed low behind a pile of cement blocks.
Enzo heard the insult directed at both him and his mother. He'd make that bitch suffer for his foolish words. The gunfight went on even as police sirens blared in the background. There was no way he could let Li escape; it was too damn hard to find him this time.
"Sergio, take out the bastard who has me pinned," Enzo yelled.
Sergio nodded and set his sights on his target.
Enzo decided to make it easier for him. He ran from behind the column to the next one, and when the guy with the automatic machine gun made his move, Sergio took him out, then another who thought he could get Enzo too.
Enzo watched Sergio running up a flight of stairs and ducking behind the metal railing as shots were fired.
He was worried for the boy, but he also had to put his faith in the boy's skill.
Instead, he turned his attention to the twins.
Li was fighting back hard, his bullets hitting more than missing, and Dragon had Xiù pinned behind a column with his killer aim.
Li raised up to shoot back, and a bullet flew so close to his head that Enzo was sure the man felt the heat from it.
Li ducked back down before more came his way.
"I want him alive!" Enzo yelled to his people because that bullet was too close for his comfort.
"Gotcha, boss," several of his men responded—those who were still alive and able to assist.
Enzo ran, keeping his head low and his feet fast as he made his way toward Li.
He leaped over the concrete block where Li was hiding, taking the man by surprise.
Li aimed his gun, but Enzo kicked it out of his hand.
Li was quick to pull another gun from his holster, but before he could point it, Enzo grabbed his wrist, and the two began fighting.
Li's sister called his name but then screamed as Dragon got a lucky shot right in her left leg.
She still aimed her gun at Enzo and was shot again by Dragon, this time in the arm, forcing her to drop her weapon.